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CQ Morning Briefing

CQ Roll Call
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Congress
Senate
Trump Administration
Government Shutdown
Department Of Homeland Security
House Of Representatives
Medicaid
Affordable Care Act
Supreme Court
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National Defense Authorization Act
Homeland Security
Iran
Republican Party
Defense Department
NDAA
Jeffrey Epstein
Budget Reconciliation Bill
Fiscal 2026 Spending Bills

The morning news from the CQ Roll Call newsroom.

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The House is expected to vote on a rule to move forward a farm bill, FISA and more. The White House pushes anew for an end to the DHS shutdown. The Pentagon wants lawmakers to approve a name change to the Department of War. Kristina Karisch has your ... more

King Charles is expected to emphasize the longstanding U.S.-U.K. relationship in his speech to lawmakers. Passage of the farm bill is in jeopardy over bipartisan pesticide labeling concerns. States are rushing to redraw their congressional maps, and ... more

Buckle up for a jam-packed week in the House. The weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner raises pressure on Republicans' effort to fund DHS. And more budget hearings and appropriations markups are on tap. David Higgins has your CQ... more

House Republicans will try another FISA play — still without a warrant requirement. An inspector general will investigate the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files. And an amendment to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel would hitch a rid... more

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David Higgins
Host of Morning Briefing; CQ Roll Call newsroom anchor for daily policy headlines.
Kristina Karisch
Co-host focused on congressional developments and policy updates, often contributing to the morning briefing.

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  • Need a favor please, John

    Please inform Megan that gun violence, not political violence, killed Mr. Kirk.

    Political violence is what Herr Orangführer's gestapo is doing in SF, DC, and Chicago.

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A concise morning briefing focused on U.S. politics and policy, with frequent coverage of Capitol Hill developments, DHS funding, and ongoing debates around immigration enforcement, foreign policy, and budget negotiations. Quick headlines and context help listeners grasp how domestic policy, national security, and fiscal issues intersect, often highlighting tensions between lawmakers and the administration. Notable is the emphasis on timely, procedural updates (votes, hearings, funding deadlines) and the occasional spotlight on regulatory shifts or major legislation, which may appeal to professionals navigating public affairs, lobbying, or journalism.

From episode-to-episode, the show tends to surface the mechanics of policy-making—funding... more

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